So pour yourself a cup of hot tea or cocoa or coffee and set aside a couple of hours for this culinary journey. And make sure you have a tissue nearby – this is definitely a slow trip through droolsville!

Remember, there’s no shame in making a list of what you want to bake – Christmas is coming, so you can get started now and do taste-tests until you get the recipes right!!

Before you do, though, put a pair of comfortable shoes by the door so you can walk off your sweet indulgences and keep yourself fit for the next batch!!